Hi,
I've just had a new window installed. It was a complete install, so the old wooden frame had to be removed etc. This means that the plaster work around the window now needs to be done. (I've uploaded a photo here //www.diynot.com/network/tfman/albums/19985/74556])
I decided that it would be good practice to do it myself. I just want to double check that my current plan of action is reasonable.
1) Construct some wooden battens (each probably 3-4 inches wide) and attach these to the wall around the window.
2) Attach strips of plasterboard to the battens. These would be both along the face of the wall and along the reveal of the window.
3) Various other preparation to the plasterboard, such as angle beads.
4) skim coat the strips of plaster board
(I will also probably remove some of the current plaster at the same time, and redo this also, as some of it is looking a bit crappy.)
Is this a reasonable approach to take? How would a professional go about this job. Any tips/hints would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
I've just had a new window installed. It was a complete install, so the old wooden frame had to be removed etc. This means that the plaster work around the window now needs to be done. (I've uploaded a photo here //www.diynot.com/network/tfman/albums/19985/74556])
I decided that it would be good practice to do it myself. I just want to double check that my current plan of action is reasonable.
1) Construct some wooden battens (each probably 3-4 inches wide) and attach these to the wall around the window.
2) Attach strips of plasterboard to the battens. These would be both along the face of the wall and along the reveal of the window.
3) Various other preparation to the plasterboard, such as angle beads.
4) skim coat the strips of plaster board
(I will also probably remove some of the current plaster at the same time, and redo this also, as some of it is looking a bit crappy.)
Is this a reasonable approach to take? How would a professional go about this job. Any tips/hints would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance